Hummingbird Banding

Join researcher Lanny Chambers as he captures, bands and studies Missouri’s smallest flying machine: the ruby-throated hummingbird. Visitors will get a close-up look at this tiny bird, and they will also learn about its life history. No reservations are required. The study site is located at the park’s visitor center. Visitors are welcome to bring cameras, but will be instructed to keep an adequate distance from the birds and researchers in order to ensure the safety of the birds.